Training the skills that AI can't replace. With Levra CEO Bartek Ogonowski

In this interview Paul Essery talks with Bartek Ogonowski, the founder and CEO of Levra. Bartek focuses on the critical need for training the soft skills that AI cannot replace, discussing how human-centric capabilities like empathy, complex communication, and emotional intelligence are becoming the ultimate competitive advantage. He shares insights into the changing corporate workplace, how to identify hidden talent gaps within an organisation, and the most effective frameworks for up-skilling modern teams in a fast-evolving technological landscape. The conversation provides useful ideas for founders, entrepreneurs, and CEOs aiming to future-proof their organisations and maintain a strong cultural foundation. Understanding how to balance automated technical efficiency with deeply developed human communication helps leadership teams build high-performing workforce structures, reduce employee churn, and drive sustainable innovation through team collaboration. Key Topics & Timestamps: • 0:00 – Welcome to the podcast and introduction to Bartek Ogonowski • 03:10 – The rising value of human skills in an AI-driven business landscape • 08:15 – Identifying core soft skill gaps and training needs within growing teams • 14:40 – Practical frameworks for upskilling managers and frontline employees • 20:25 – Overcoming corporate resistance to continuous professional development • 26:10 – The future of leadership training, workforce development, and tech integration #BusinessBuilding #EntrepreneurialLeadership #CEOInterview #FounderMindset #TheChiefUncensored bartek@levra.me